Healthy Chocolate Chia Pudding

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 2 hours (in the fridge)

I have been craving some not-so great things lately, and I've unfortunately caved a few times and it is time to get back on track! Do you ever have wicked chocolate cravings? I had totally forgotten about chocolate chia pudding until a few minutes ago, so I quickly made some and it is setting and thickening in the fridge right now... to be enjoyed after a bikram yoga class. :)

If you haven't given chia seeds a try yet, this might be a good introduction. The pudding is a bit like tapioca pudding, but you can blend everything together after in order to make it smooth. Chia seeds expand and become soft/gelanantous, so they are perfect for thickening up a pudding and are full of Omega-3s, protein and antioxidants.

I sectioned mine off into 3 servings that are just over 150 calories each.

Ingredients

1/4 cup black or white whole chia seeds

1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

3 tbs of either (or a mix of) cacao powder, unsweetened carob powder or chocolate protein powder (I tend to do a tbs of each)

I have come to this site to find ways to help my daughter with her allergies to dairy products. I have to change my way of thinking and cooking for her. I have read your dessert and I believe this will be perfect to try for her. I am looking for another alternative to helping my daughter. Thank you so much. I will copy this and keep it for her.

I'm glad this post was useful for you Ericka! I just finished blending the pudding to make it smoother, since some people aren't fond of the "tapioca texture". I hope you and your daughter enjoy this if you decide to try it! :) --Clare